George Floyd's Legacy on DEI as a Business Imperative
George Floyd's Legacy on DEI as a Business Imperative
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About the Author
DK Bartley is a pioneering voice in corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion, whose career spans the intersections of media, technology, and organizational transformation. Currently
serving as Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at WPP’s Hill and Knowlton, one
of the world's leading public relations firms, Bartley brings over two decades of experience in
helping organizations leverage diversity as a competitive advantage.
Beginning his career as a researcher at ABC News and on-air reporter for Long Island News
Tonight in the 1990s, Bartley developed a keen understanding of how to communicate complex
issues to diverse audiences. This foundation in journalism would later prove invaluable in
helping organizations navigate sensitive conversations about inclusion and change.
As Chief Diversity Officer at Moody's, Bartley led the company's strategic acceleration of DEI as a business imperative, helping drive the organization's most profitable year and entrance into the Fortune 500. His work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, USA Today, Diversity Inc,
Savoy, and Fintech Magazine.
Previously, as Senior Vice President & Head of Diversity and Inclusion for Dentsu International,
Bartley managed talent solutions for global clients including Microsoft, American Express,
Proctor & Gamble, and Mastercard. His innovative approach to talent acquisition led to
groundbreaking successes, including the strategic hiring of over 400 diverse advertising
professionals for Microsoft, resulting in significant multicultural revenue growth.
Bartley currently serves as an Independent Corporate Board Director for Mogulai.com